Human Body 5th grade

How is the human body similar to a machine?

• It is made of metal and plastic.

• It consists of many parts working together to perform an overall function.

• It can perform tasks automatically without any control.

• It requires electricity to function.

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What is the most basic part of the human machine?

• Cells

• Organs

• Muscles

• Tissues

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Which type of tissue contracts to enable the body to move?

• Muscle tissue

• Connective tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Nervous tissue

What is the function of the cardiovascular system?

• Defends against infection and disease.

• Produces hormones for communication between cells.

• Transports oxygen and nutrients to body cells.

• Digests food and absorbs nutrients.

Which organ system is involved in movement and heat production?

• Digestive system

• Nervous system

• Muscular system

• Skeletal system

What are the levels of organization in the human body from most basic to complex?

• Organs, tissues, cells, organ systems

• Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems

• Tissues, cells, organs, organ systems

• Organ systems, organs, tissues, cells

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Which type of tissue covers the surface of the body?

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Epithelial tissue

What is the function of the skeletal system?

• To transport oxygen and nutrients to body cells.

• To produce hormones for communication between cells.

• To support and protect soft tissues of the body.

• To digest food and absorb nutrients.